Each of the following statements regarding the use of radiographs during endodontic therapy is true EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?
a. Special endodontic image receptor holders are available.
b. The bisecting technique is the technique of choice.
c. The presence of endodontic instrumentation makes it impossible for a patient to bite down on the bite block of conventional image receptor holders.
d. The avoidance of magnification and distortion is essential.
b. The paralleling technique is the technique of choice for radiographs exposed during root canal therapy.
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